Shaniqua: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: sh-ahn-eeq-oo-ah
Origin: Israel
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Middle East
Meaning: Shaniqua means 'God is gracious'.

The name 'Shanice' rose to popularity in the 1990s, likely influenced by the singer Shanice Wilson. The name translates to "invented name" because it did not exist prior to the latter decades of the twentieth century. It is a modern and trendy name, often associated with urban culture. Despite its unique origin, Shanise has not gained significant popularity, ranking only as high as 17,500 on the Social Security Popularity Index in 2016. The name's importance lies in its unique history and cultural significance, reflecting the creative naming trends of the late 20th century.

Shaniqua Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Shaniqua is currently #34787 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Shaniqua is currently #20301 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Shaniqua is currently #17118 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Shaniqua is currently #9914 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Shaniqua is currently #17479 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Shaniqua is currently #10123 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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